What is the key difference between Directory and Dock AI?

Directory belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Dock AI belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Directory or Dock AI in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Directory and Dock AI free or paid?

Directory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Dock AI operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Directory lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Dock AI lists 1 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Directory and Dock AI together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Directory or Dock AI in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Directory and Dock AI free to use, or do they require API keys?

Directory is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Dock AI operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Directory and Dock AI at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both directory and dock-ai as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Directory has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Dock AI holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Directory vs Dock AI

In-depth architectural comparison of the Directory and Dock AI MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Directory when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Directory Details

Choose Dock AI when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: resolve_domain.

Explore Dock AI Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Directory Developer Tools	Dock AI Developer Tools
Summary	Discover and query every business on ANOTS — search, ask, or find-and-ask over MCP.	Discover MCP endpoints for real-world entities by resolving business domains.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Directory Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Dock AI Tools (1)

resolve_domain

Check if an MCP connector exists for a business domain.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Directory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directory": {
      "url": "http://localhost:6333/health"
    }
  }
}

Dock AI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dock-ai": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "uvx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Directory is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Dock AI belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Directory when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Dock AI when you require tools for developer tools.

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